A low-mile, rear-drive, V8 American estate with the blue-and-woodgrain look buyers remember. Verify paint, trim, mileage documentation and storage history.
A low-mile, rear-drive, V8 American estate with the blue-and-woodgrain look buyers remember. Verify paint, trim, mileage documentation and storage history.
The combination of 26,755 advertised miles, V8 rear-drive layout and blue-over-woodgrain presentation makes this an unusually preserved example of the traditional American wagon’s last chapter.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies odometer mileage that is not described as project or build mileage. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $34,995 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Mileage | 26,755 miles | Based on listed odometer ÷ 36-year model age; directional context, not a score. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Location | Costa Mesa, California | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Low Miles, Survivor | Attributes drawn from the listing and Waghoon’s editorial review—not a vehicle score. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Rust in rear quarters, floors and frameLate GM full-size wagons can hide corrosion around rear quarters, window channels, cargo/spare-well areas and frame sections. Remove cargo panels during inspection. | GM wagon buyer guidance ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Tailgate hardware and rear glassCycle every tailgate mode and the power glass. Inspect guides, wiring, switches, weather seals and water evidence below the cargo floor. | GM wagon buyer guidance ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Vacuum, carburetion, cooling and suspensionThe same platform guide flags vacuum leaks, carburetor faults, cooling neglect and worn suspension bushings. Require a cold start and long road test. | GM wagon buyer guidance ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
A collector who wants a low-mile final-era body-on-frame American estate and will verify odometer history, storage, woodgrain and tailgate operation.
Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle or authenticated every seller statement. Confirm VIN or chassis identity, title, ownership, accidents, service invoices, modifications, recall completion and current availability. Arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
The specification guide is separate from this individual listing and its dated availability.
Compare the configuration, then check the individual car.